In a new group of paintings, collectively titled THE SPECTATOR PLACE, Barbara Friedman alludes to the plays of the ancient Greeks, where unstoppable events were taking place in steep theaters- leaving the viewers in a Dionysian state- fully informed but unable to change the unfolding events.

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And who ponders these phenomena better than the stellar dramatists in this season’s constellation of world premieres.

Some of our country’s best contemporary dramatists illuminate those once in a blue moon events that can change our lives forever.

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Polpettini di Granchio Classic crab cakes, panko-coated and deep fried, served with our own wasabi aioli, 10

Arancini Traditional rice balls with mozzarella, olive and parmiggiano, breaded, fried and served with marinara, 8

Primi

Fusilli con Polpettini al Rosmarino Corkscrew pasta served with rosemary meatballs baked in a rich tomato sauce, 17

Ravioli di Magro alla Salvia Colorful striped cheese ravioli in a toasted pine nut and sage butter. Also available with our signature house-made marinara sauce. 17

Linguine ai Calamari Fra Diavolo Linguine with calamari in a spicy garlic-tomato sauce, 19

Secondi

Insalata Cesare Dinner-size Caesar salad with our scratch-made dressing, 10. With chicken, add 6; Tuna, add 10

By the Glass

Pinot Grigio Zaccagnini 2009 A wonderfully elegant white wine at a special introductory price, 9

Dolcetto d’Alba DOC Batasiolo 2008 A medium-bodied red with berry and plum flavors and a soft finish, 9

Aperitivi

Puccini “Santo Vino” Vin Santo A classic Tuscan aperatif, slightly sweet “holy wine,” 7

Bellini The perfect refreshing summer cocktail: dry Prosecco with a splash of peach nectar, 7

Kahluaccino A staff favorite that’s a dessert in itself: Iced cappuccino laced with coffee-flavored liqueur, 7

Caprese, 9
The classic, made with hand-crafted mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes and fresh basil,

Polpettini di Granchio, 10
Classic crab cakes, panko-coated and deep fried, served with our own wasabi aioli,

Primi

Ravioli di Magro alla Salvia, 17
Colorful striped cheese ravioli in a toasted pine nut and sage butter. Also available with our signature house-made marinara sauce.

Linguine ai Calamari Fra Diavolo, 19
Linguine with calamari in a spicy garlic-tomato sauce,

Risotto al Granchio, 23
Creamy risotto with fresh lump crabmeat, local shiitake mushrooms,and black truffle oil,

Secondi

Polpettone, 19
Tuscan meatloaf, braised in Chianti wine and served with a porcini gravy over garlic mashed potatoes,

Costolette d’Agnello, 32
Grilled rosemary and garlic-crusted spring lamb chops over garlic mashed potatoes,

By the Glass

Vernaccia di San Gimignano Villa Puccini 2006, 8
A dry Tuscan white that makes a perfect aperitif as well as a great accompaniment to seafood,

Cabernet Sauvignon Rose Mulderbosch 2009, 8
A delightful South African blush wine that pairs beautifully with seafood,

Prosecco Brut Mionetto NV, 8
A light, dry sparkling wine with a hint of golden apples,

After-Dinner Drinks

Caffè Corretto, 7
American coffee “corrected” with a liquor of your choice: Try Irish (Irish whiskey) French (Cointreau), Mexican (Kahlúa) or whatever…

Puccini “Santo Vino” Vin Santo, 7
A classic Tuscan aperatif, slightly sweet “holy wine.”

Polpettini di Granchio, 10
Classic crab cakes, panko-coated and deep fried, served with our own wasabi aioli.

Primi

Ravioli di Magro alla Salvia, 17
Colorful striped cheese ravioli in a toasted pine nut and sage butter. Also available with our signature house-made marinara sauce.

Linguine ai Calamari Fra Diavolo, 19
Linguine with calamari in a spicy garlic-tomato sauce.

Risotto ai Funghi Selvatici, 18
Creamy risotto with fresh local shiitake mushrooms, asparagus, shaved parmiggiano and black truffle oil.

Secondi

Anatra al Bergamotto, 24
Grilled boneless breast of duck with an orange-bergamot glaze, served with a warm farro grain salad.

By the Glass

Lugana Tenuta Roveglia 2005, 9
A balanced and food-friendly white with a delicate scent of peaches and a subtle backdrop of fresh herbs.

Chardonnay Yellowtail 2007, 5
A favorite Australian white at a terrific price.

After-Dinner Drinks

Caffè Corretto, 7
American coffee “corrected” with a liquor of your choice: Try Irish (Irish whiskey) French (Cointreau), Mexican (Kahlúa) or whatever…

Puccini “Santo Vino” Vin Santo, 7
A classic Tuscan aperatif, slightly sweet “holy wine.”

<h2>Primi</h2>
<b>Ravioli di Magro alla Salvia, 17</b>
<i>Colorful striped cheese ravioli in a toasted pine nut and sage butter. Also available with our signature house-made marinara sauce.</i>

<b>Linguine ai Calamari Fra Diavolo, 19</b>
<i>Linguine with calamari in a spicy garlic-tomato sauce,</i>

<b>Risotto ai Funghi Selvatici, 18</b>
<i>Creamy risotto with fresh local shiitake mushrooms from Flowery Heart Farm, finished with parmiggiano and black truffle oil,</i>

<h2>Secondi</h2>
<b>Branzino in Cartoccio, 21</b>
<i>Fillets of Local Ocean organically farmed sea bream layered with thyme-scented early summer vegetables and baked in parchment,</i>

<b>Anatra al Bergamotto, 24</b>
<i>Grilled boneless breast of duck with an orange-bergamot glaze, served with a warm farro grain salad,</i>

<b>Costolette d’Agnello, 32</b>
<i>Grilled rosemary and garlic-crusted spring lamb chops over garlic mashed potatoes,</i>

<h2>By the Glass</h2>
<b>Langhe Favorita DOC Valdinera 2008, 9 glass, 34 bottle</b>
<i>Hints of peaches apples and pears abound, with a honeyed finish in this crisp and refreshing unoaked white.</i>

<b>Chardonnay Yellowtail 2007, 6</b>
<i>A favorite Australian white at a terrific price,</i>

<h2>After-Dinner Drinks</h2>
<b>Caffè Corretto, 7</b>
<i>American coffee “corrected” with a liquor of your choice: Try Irish (Irish whiskey) French (Cointreau), Mexican (Kahlúa) or whatever…</i>

<b>Puccini “Santo Vino” Vin Santo, 7</b>
<i>A classic Tuscan aperatif, slightly sweet “holy wine.”</i>